< Wisconsin Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 06:51

Wisconsin Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 06:51

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 8:51AM CDT until May 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 6:51am
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 2 to 4 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM CDT this afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.
Instruction: 
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.
Area Description: 
Milwaukee; Racine; Kenosha
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI